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Ep #106 with Hassan Hakmoun, sintir player and composer

Hassan Hakmoun was born in Morocco in Marakesh and grew up in a musical family. His mom was a powerful healer in the Gnawa tradition. He plays the sintir, a Moroccan bass lute and sings. He was inspired by his mother’s healing abilities and wanted to follow in her footsteps as a healer with music. He is internationally famous and has toured extensively with Peter Gabriel and has worked with many musicians and has combined rock electric guitar and drum set with his Gnawa tradition.

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Ep #158 with Frank London, Klezmatics founder and composer Frank London is an eclectic composer who works in an extremely wide range of styles but he is mostly famous for his group The Klezmatics, which has been together for decades. This world-touring group's mission is all about fun, ecstasy and irreverence and it shows in their music big time. He is a trumpet player and is very well known in NYC where he lives. This episode features some of his Klezmer music but also a choral work and an excerpt of a recent work called “Ghetto Songs." A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: / 755577376319955

Episode #104 with Forward Kwenda, mbira player and singer

Forward Kwenda is an internationally known mbira player and singer from Zimbabwe, who feels he has a very strong spiritual connection through his music. Mbira (aka thumb piano) is the national instrument of Zimbabwe. One of the videos on this episode shows Forward and some friends playing at Great Zimbabwe, the ancient circular ruins that are shrouded in mystery. I have had the good fortune to record with Forward at various times over the years when he was in residency at Williams College. I have released some of that music on two of my SuperString Theory CDs, which are also included on this episode. As you might imagine things are very difficult now in Zimbabwe under covid, so if you enjoy his music please support him by buying his CD which can be found at https://nyaminyamirecords.bandcamp.co...

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Ep #103 on The World Fusion Show features Maetar, a trio that includes two brothers from Israel and an American drummer. They do improvised groove music with some ambient touches. Trumpet, bass and percussion. Enjoy! A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.com Facebook: / 192484809423034

Episode # 102 with Derrik Jordan and SuperString Theory

This episode features 9 tracks taken from my 5 SuperString Theory CDs, showcasing my original music and collaborations in a huge range of World Music styles. From Afro to Bollywood to Flamenco and more, they represent some of my many musical influences. I am so fortunate to work with so many amazing collaborators all over the world. Bideew Bou Bess, Sana Ndaiye and Barou Sall from Senegal, Yehuda Glantz from Israel, Helen Kerlin-Smith from Ethiopia, Shingetsu Billy White from Mexico and Jed Blume and Barry Hyman from the USA are all included on this episode. The CD art for "Everything Is Possible" is by Donald Saaf.

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